Stark, Rodney
The Rise of Christianity
- ISBN 13:
- 9780060677015
- author:
- Stark, Rodney
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperSanFrancisco
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 13.46 x 1.52 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Christianity
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Rise of Christianity: How a Marginal Movement Became the Dominant Force in the West. This provocative account challenges conventional wisdom on the rise of Christianity in the Western world. Rodney Stark's book reveals that the faith's success lay in its offer of a better, more secure way of life, attracting the privileged and marginalized alike. Stark's compelling analysis combines social science expertise with historical evidence to argue that early Christianity's appeal was rooted in its ability to provide a more appealing, assuring, and happier life for its adherents. A thought-provoking read that is sure to generate spirited argument, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone seeking to understand the remarkable growth of Christianity within the Roman Empire.
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